| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $59.65 | 4.714% | $62.4619 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.36 | 13.235% | $268.7746 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.40 | 7.486% | $255.1718 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.55 | 7.582% | $13.5015 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.79 | 11.215% | $56.4861 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.40 | 4.529% | $49.5467 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.34 | 7.634% | $135.9848 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.49 | $841.9274 | $841.92 | $841.90 | $842.00 | |